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5k Runs 2024 - 2025

The findarace.com calendar lists hundreds of 5k races across the UK every year - there's almost one for every day of the year. 5km is one of the most popular race distances, and with a bit of training its relatively achievable for most ages, shapes and sizes - as a result they make perfect family fun runs that multiple generations can take part in and enjoy.

A 5k race is also a perfect goal for a beginner or new runner who hasn't taken part in an organised race before - it's a great, fun introduction to the raceday experience. 5k races are also popular with more seasoned runners looking to keep their running short, sharp, and fast - we list the fastest and flattest 5km races in the UK (as well as the craziest and hardest).

If you would prefer to run your 5k on your own (or at a convenient time and location for you) then check out our list of the best Virtual 5k runs.

Looking for the best 5km races? Sort the event list below by "Top Rated" (we have hundreds of genuine reviews and ratings from previous participants) - plus insights from the findarace.com experts to help you discover, compare and book the perfect race for you.

Looking for 5k Runs near you? Use the location buttons and filters to narrow down your search and find 5k runs near you - we list races all over the UK, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol and Scotland.

Looking for 5k races tomorrow or this weekend? Sort the event list below by "Date" to see the soonest races, but please note many races don't accept on-the-day entries, and Organisers often stop taking bookings a several days (and up to a week) before a race so they have time to organise race packs, bib numbers, medals, water etc. If you're super keen to run with others this weekend but have left it too late for a race then you could check your local parkrun to see if it is taking place.

So whether you want to pinpoint your first running goal, or you’re an experienced runner looking for a fast route to beat your 5k Personal Best (PB) check out our comprehensive 2024 - 2025 5k race calendar below!

Looking to get started with running but want to know a little more? Check out our top running tips for beginners or find out the benefits of running for 30 minutes.

5k Run Calendar 2024 - 2025

St David's Day Dragon Run

Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan
01 Mar 25
£27.00 - £40.00

St David's Day Challenge - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, Ultra Marathon

Suffolk Running Centre, IP29 5AX
01 Mar 25
£33.00 - £36.00

St David's Day Run

Cardiff
01 Mar 25
£10.00 - £25.00
5.0

Oundle 20 Mile, 10k & 5k

Oundle Primary School, Cotterstock Lane, Oundle, Northamptonshire, PE8 5HA
02 Mar 25
£17.15 - £34.10
5.0

Running Grand Prix Oulton Park

Tarporley, Cheshire West and Chester
02 Mar 25
£28.00 - £152.00
4.8

Battersea Spring Run Festival 2025

London
02 Mar 25
£5.00 - £25.00
4.0

Elephant Challenge

Salcey Forest
07 Mar 25
£39.00

PHOENIX Fridays - Blue Bridge Friday

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
07 Mar 25
£26.00 - £33.00

Midweek Chasing Numbers Mar 2025

Staines, Middlesex
07 Mar 25
£24.00 - £34.00

Loggerheads Trail 5k & 10k

Loggerheads Country Park
08 Mar 25
£18.78 - £20.90

PHOENIX - Reloaded Run 2025

Gravesend, Kent
08 Mar 25
£39.95

Tatton Park 5k & 10k

Knutsford, Cheshire
08 Mar 25
£24.00 - £122.00
4.8

PHOENIX - All Stars Run 2025

Gravesend, Kent
09 Mar 25
£39.95

VICTORIA PARK 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON

London
09 Mar 25
£28.00 - £152.00
4.7

RUN DORNEY 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON

Windsor, Berkshire
09 Mar 25
£30.00 - £162.00
4.2

Spice Up Your Run

Staines, Middlesex
09 Mar 25
£27.00 - £40.00

ATW Nottingham Holme Run

Holme Pierrepont County Park, Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham, NG12 2LU
09 Mar 25
£22.26 - £39.22

Supernova Run - The Kelpies

Grangemouth, Falkirk
14 Mar 25 - 15 Mar 25
£24.75
5.0

Pasty & Pie Challenge - Day 1

Exmouth, Devon
15 Mar 25
£32.00
4.8

Girl Power v's Backstreets Back

Durham, County Durham
16 Mar 25
£27.00 - £40.00

The Pierrepont Plod - Spring 2025

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
16 Mar 25
£39.50
5.0

PHOENIX - Rinky Dink Pink Run 2025

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
16 Mar 25
£22.00 - £40.00

RUNNING GP CROFT MOTOR CIRCUIT

Darlington, County Durham
16 Mar 25
£26.00 - £122.00
5.0

Pasty & Pie Challenge - Day 2

Exmouth, Devon
16 Mar 25
£32.00
4.8

SURREY HALF MARATHON & 5K

Woking, Surrey
16 Mar 25
£7.00 - £182.00
5.0

Pollok Park 5k/10k

Glasgow, Lanarkshire
16 Mar 25
£20.00 - £24.00

PHOENIX Fridays - Big Bling Friday

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
21 Mar 25
£26.00 - £33.00

Save The Rhino Run - Wales

Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan
22 Mar 25
£27.00 - £40.00

The Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen k (at the Farm) Run - Full, Half, 10k

Hyde Hall Farm, Buntingford, SG9 0RU
22 Mar 25
£27.00 - £37.50
5.0

The Ultra Loop - Run As Many 5km Loops As You Can in 8 hours

Manchester, Lancashire
22 Mar 25
£34.00
5.0

PHOENIX - Dragonfly Run 2025

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
23 Mar 25
£22.00 - £40.00

ATW Run Fest at Lee Valley

Lee Valley White Water Centre, Station Rd, Waltham Cross EN9 1AB
23 Mar 25
£30.74 - £39.22
5.0

Run Whitstable & Herne Bay Spring 5k, 10k and Half Marathon

Herne Bay, Kent
23 Mar 25
£22.00 - £25.00
4.7

The Spring Lucky Dip Run

Staines, Middlesex
23 Mar 25
£24.00 - £34.00

RunThrough Chase The Moon Battersea Park 5k & 10k

London, Greater London
26 Mar 25
£28.00 - £122.00
4.8

Regents Park 5k & 10k

London
29 Mar 25
£30.00 - £122.00
4.6

Save The Rhino Run 2025

Staines, Middlesex
29 Mar 25
£27.00 - £40.00
4.8

Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race

Manchester, Greater Manchester
30 Mar 25
£7.00 - £132.00
4.8

The Clumber Lakeside

Worksop, Nottinghamshire
30 Mar 25
£39.50

PHOENIX Fridays - Animal Magic Friday

Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
04 Apr 25
£26.00 - £33.00
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5K Run FAQs

What are the most popular 5km races right now?

The 5 most popular 5k races in the last 2 weeks on findarace.com are:

How many miles is a 5k?

A 5k race is roughly 3.1miles.

What's the average time to run 5k?

The average finish time for a 5k run in the UK is roughly 33 minutes.

How long should it take to run 5k?

A 30 minute target is a popular goal for beginner 5k runners, with intermediate runners often looking for a 24-26 minute finish time and experienced or "Club" runners often gunning for a sub 20 minute 5k. For context, the fastest 5km parkrun time is 13.48 by our friend Andy Baddeley of The Running Channel.

What's a good time to run 5k?

Ultimately a good time for a 5k run is a personal thing - run it as fast as you can without injuring yourself!


How many calories does a 5k run burn?

If you’re thinking of picking your first run challenge or just getting started, check out our article on all of the benefits of running for just 30 minutes.

There are lots of factors which impact this - especially weight and pace - but as a rough rule of thumb a 5k will burn 300-400 calories (approximately 100 calories per mile).

5k Charity Runs

Taking part in a 5k race is a great way to fundraise for charity. You can raise money for any charity at any 5k race that you enter on findarace.com , and we've made it easy for you to get in touch with some of the UK's most popular charities. Just select the charity you'd like to support when you make your booking and they will be in touch to help support your fundraising and training.